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jj53913 · 03-06-2010, 10:37 AM

So im new to the forum and I am looking at getting a cheap smart to rebuild, this one is within driving distance but I haven't been able to look at one of these close to undertand the sturucture and mounting of parts so I cant tell off hand but does this look like it is easily reparable? I was just seeing what opinions I got before I try to make the drive and deal with them on it. Thanks for any and all input

**jimvw57** · 03-06-2010, 10:47 AM

If it is just body damage, it would be an easy fix. If the Tridion cell is damaged, that could be a lot of work. If it has electrical problems, I'd run away from it!!

jj53913 · 03-06-2010, 10:49 AM

sorry I forgot to post pics

jj53913 · 03-06-2010, 10:49 AM

jj53913 · 03-06-2010, 10:53 AM

mendo · 03-06-2010, 11:49 AM

In my opinion, if the Safety Cell in intact, you can bolt on the rest of the parts.

**jwight** · 03-06-2010, 11:52 AM

Without seeing what damage lies underneath the body panels, it looks like the big hurdle will be the replacement air bags.

**jimvw57** · 03-06-2010, 12:01 PM

5900 seems a bit high for a Pure..

jj53913 · 03-06-2010, 12:09 PM

what would you consider a fair price? its an 09 with 4700 miles. That could give me a fair starting point to offer.

Smart Enuf · 03-06-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mendo

In my opinion, if the Safety Cell in intact, you can bolt on the rest of the parts.

Makes you wonder: If the damage was just superficial (i.e., involving just the bolt on parts), why write off the car as a total loss? I'm assuming it was written off as a loss since the car seems to be located in a junkyard, but maybe I'm wrong there.